Measles in Canada – What you need to know By Major-General Scott Malcolm, Canadian Armed Forces Surgeon General Due to decreased vaccination rates, there is a global resurgence of measles cases. In 2025, Canada experienced its largest measles outbreak in over a decade. Here is what you and your family […]
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Fermeture du Musée naval d’Halifax pendant deux ans durant la rénovation du bâtiment
Two-year closure of the Naval Museum of Halifax during building renovation As of April 2, 2026, The Naval Museum of Halifax is closed for a two-year period to accommodate a planned renovation of Admiralty House, the 208-year-old building and National Historic Site that is home to the museum. The museum closure is anticipated to extend […]
Une promotion surprise couronne la reconnaissance du marin de l’année
By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff A roadside rescue, critical technical work during a counter-drug operation in the Caribbean, and a pivotal leadership role in training the next generation of personnel has earned a member the 2025 Sailor of the Year Award — along with a promotion in rank. In […]
Honorer les vétérans de la guerre du Golfe Persique
Honouring Veterans of the Persian Gulf War Halifax Marks the 35th Anniversary of Operation FRICTION By Lt(N) Christopher Lyons Thirty-five years after the end of the Persian Gulf War, Canadians gathered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to honour the men and women who had served on Operation FRICTION. The events, held […]
Les Mariners remportent l’or chez les hommes et chez les femmes en volleyball
Mariners take two: Halifax men’s and women’s teams win volleyball gold By Sara White, The Aurora A snowy start to the Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic Region men’s and women’s volleyball tournament pushed opening play back a couple of hours and required some early schedule adjustments. Once things got underway, however, […]
Mat 3 Marco Petrucci : « La confiance doit régner à tous les niveaux »
S3 Marco Petrucci: “There has to be trust at every level” By RCN A family history rooted in sacrifice is anchoring Sailor 3rd Class (S3) Marco Petrucci’s journey in the Royal Canadian Navy. “My great, great grandfather served in World War 1 and World War 2 in Italy. He was […]
Le gouvernement annonce l'extension du contrat des grands remorqueurs navals alors que le NAFC Canso est accueilli à Halifax
Government announces expansion of Naval Large Tug contract as CFAV Canso welcomed to Halifax By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is increasing its order of Naval Large Tugs from four to six to meet the needs of an expanding and modernizing fleet. On February 27, The […]
Les futures spécialités navales pour garantir la préparation opérationnelle
By RCN The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is entering a period of purposeful change. Change that is focused on ensuring our people, skills, and structures are ready for the fleet we will operate in the decades ahead. New platforms, new combat systems, and increasingly complex operating environments demand a workforce […]
Déclaration de la responsable du Groupe consultatif des personnes racisées de la Défence à l'occasion de la Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la discrimination raciale 2026
On March 21, we observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), an annual commemoration informed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and in recognition of the events of Sharpeville, South Africa, in 1960, when police actions during peaceful demonstrations resulted in […]
Les officiers de la MRC de retour à Halifax à bord d’un navire de guerre italien
RCN officers stop in at home aboard Italian warship By Trident Staff The Italian Navy frigate ITS Alpino (F 594) visited Halifax on March 10, bringing with it eight Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors currently deployed as part of Operation REGULUS, an international exchange program for junior officers. The embarked sailors, four from each coast, […]
